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CUFF [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 1, English, cuff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cuff: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - cuff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manchette de chemise
1, record 1, French, manchette%20de%20chemise
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manchette de chemise : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - manchette%20de%20chemise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 2, English, cuff
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - cuff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manchette
1, record 2, French, manchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poignet 1, record 2, French, poignet
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - manchette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 3, English, cuff
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sleeve 2, record 3, English, sleeve
correct, noun
- liner 2, record 3, English, liner
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Liner: The interface between the residual limb and socket should protect the stump from shear and frictional forces. Depending on the interface, the forces are either absorbed and/or transferred from between the skin-liner to the liner-socket. The ability of the interface to distribute or eliminate these forces is also determined through the interface materials and the socket fit. Socket fit and the liners abilities are highly inter-related. 3, record 3, English, - cuff
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manchon
1, record 3, French, manchon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 4, English, cuff
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure. 2, record 4, English, - cuff
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A cuff is] a wied encircling band containing a balloon which can be inflated to control the flow of a fluid passing through it by constricting or sealing the conveying vessel. Cuffs are used in spygmomanometry, in the administration of anesthesia, and in providing respiratory assistance. 3, record 4, English, - cuff
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brassard pneumatique
1, record 4, French, brassard%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- brassard compressif 2, record 4, French, brassard%20compressif
correct, masculine noun
- brassard 3, record 4, French, brassard
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce généralement ajustable au bras, telle que celle dont sont pourvus les instruments de mesure de la pression sanguine. 3, record 4, French, - brassard%20pneumatique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le brassard pneumatique est placé sur la partie supérieure du bras pour comprimer l'artère humérale et il enregistre les variations des bruits ou des oscillations détectées lors du dégonflage. Les mesures doivent être effectuées avant les repas, après 5 min de repos, dans un environnement calme, sans avoir bu ni fumé ; les résultats obtenus sont significatifs lorsque les mesures sont suffisamment nombreuses et répétées. 1, record 4, French, - brassard%20pneumatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 5, English, cuff
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- blade cuff 2, record 5, English, blade%20cuff
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly tapered [rotor] blade section near the hub. 1, record 5, English, - cuff
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ferrure de pied de pale
1, record 5, French, ferrure%20de%20pied%20de%20pale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Section conique d'une pale de rotor, située près du moyeu. 2, record 5, French, - ferrure%20de%20pied%20de%20pale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- collar
1, record 6, English, collar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cuff 1, record 6, English, cuff
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An upper section (attached or imitation) which follows the top edge of the quarters. 1, record 6, English, - collar
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bracelet
1, record 6, French, bracelet
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie ou pièce du dessus de la tige (rapportée ou simulée) qui suit les bords supérieurs des quartiers. 1, record 6, French, - bracelet
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 7, English, cuff
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gauntlet 2, record 7, English, gauntlet
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a glove intended to cover the wrist. 2, record 7, English, - cuff
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The glove body is goat skin shell material that has been treated to be water resistant, breathable, stain and oil resistant with dry soft ability. The gauntlet is oil and water repellent nylon cotton twill with infra-red reflectance properties. 3, record 7, English, - cuff
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the other meaning of gauntlet: "A glove with an extended cuff." 4, record 7, English, - cuff
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- manchette
1, record 7, French, manchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie qui prolonge le gant au-dessus du poignet. 2, record 7, French, - manchette
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériel de base du gant [pour temps froids et pluvieux] est en cuir de peau de chèvre hydrofuge, perméable à l'air, anti-tache, résistant à l'huile et il reste doux après séchage. La manchette est en nylon et coton sergé oléofuge et hydrofuge et anti-infrarouge 3, record 7, French, - manchette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 8, English, cuff
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A turned-up fold, as at the bottom of a trouser leg. 1, record 8, English, - cuff
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- revers
1, record 8, French, revers
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Envers retourné sur l'endroit, d'un col ou d'un parement, d'un bas de manche ou d'un bas de pantalon. 1, record 8, French, - revers
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 9, English, cuff
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- wrist edge 2, record 9, English, wrist%20edge
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuffs are fabric bands at the bottoms of straight, gathered, or pleated sleeve edges. ... any cuff will basically be one of two general types. The first type can be used on both long and short sleeves, and is made large enough around for the hand or arm to slip in and out easily without a cuff-and-placket opening. ... The second type of cuff is generally attached to a long sleeve and ... requires a cuff-and-placket opening fastened snugly around the wrist. 2, record 9, English, - cuff
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poignet
1, record 9, French, poignet
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poignets sont des bandes droites de tissu, à plis ou froncées, posées sur les bords des manches. [...] il appartiennent à deux types de base. Le premier convient à la fois aux manches longues et aux courtes. Ce poignet est taillé assez large pour que le bras ou la main puisse glisser dans l'ouverture sans l'aide d'une patte. [...) Le second type complète habituellement une manche longue et nécessite une ouverture à patte pour épouser étroitement le poignet. 2, record 9, French, - poignet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 10, English, cuff
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- revers
1, record 10, French, revers
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bande de matériel à l'intérieur de la chaussure, en bordure de la doublure. 2, record 10, French, - revers
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- turn-up
1, record 11, English, turn%2Dup
correct, generic
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- turnup 2, record 11, English, turnup
correct, generic
- pants cuff 3, record 11, English, pants%20cuff
correct
- cuff 4, record 11, English, cuff
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
turn-up: The turned up part of anything, esp. of a garment. spec. The turned-up cuff of a trouser-leg. 1, record 11, English, - turn%2Dup
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 DEF
turnup. A cuff on a trouser leg. 2, record 11, English, - turn%2Dup
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Cuff. The turned-back hem of a trouser leg. 4, record 11, English, - turn%2Dup
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- revers de pantalon
1, record 11, French, revers%20de%20pantalon
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le revers d'un pantalon exige beaucoup d'attention car ses lignes et celles de l'ourlet doivent être droites et de même hauteur. 2, record 11, French, - revers%20de%20pantalon
Record 11, Key term(s)
- bas relevé
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-06-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 12, English, cuff
noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactics. 1, record 12, English, - cuff
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manchette
1, record 12, French, manchette
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technique/tactique. 1, record 12, French, - manchette
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-06-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Anesthesia and Recovery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 13, English, cuff
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Anesthésie et réanimation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ballonnet
1, record 13, French, ballonnet
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manchon gonflable pouvant exister près de l'extrémité «malade» du tube trachéal en vue d'assurer une bonne étanchéité entre le tube et la trachée. 1, record 13, French, - ballonnet
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait de la norme NF-S90-100 reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 2, record 13, French, - ballonnet
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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